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UJ unveils electric buses- a first for a South African university
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) buses, in what is a first for a South African university. The EV buses, which will be added to the existing fleet, have already begun ferrying students between various campu … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 15, 2023
CHATGPT signals the end of education as we know it
Professor Van Eck is an associate professor and head of the Department of Private Law at the University of Johannesburg. She recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the SaturdayStar on 09 February 2023. OUR lives have become consum … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 14, 2023
2023 Registration Process and Welcome Message
Dear 2023 UJ students, The registration process of the University went well, and it is in its successful conclusion. The success of the registration process for both new and returning students to access quality education was made possible because of th … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 14, 2023
It’s high time we made the virtual space safer for children with age-appropriate digital services
Professor Babu Sena Paul is an electronic engineer and Director: Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg. Professor Saurabh Sinha is an electronic engineer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation, University … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 13, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 10 February 2023
Dear UJ Community, After three weeks of registrations for new and returning students, we will begin our 2023 Academic Year this coming Monday. As with previous years, our registration process has been seamless and hassle-free. This is a testament to th … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 10, 2023
3D printing is a key element in solving South Africa’s housing crisis
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He is the incoming United Nations Under-Secretary-General and a Rector of the UN University. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the incoming Vice-Cha … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 9, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 03 February 2023
Dear UJ Community, Today, we bring you a special edition of the VC Newsletter. It is the first in a three-part series that will come your way this month, co-written by the two of us in our capacities as the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 3, 2023
SA must rework and fix our social contract lest our democratic gains be reversed
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He is the incoming United Nations Under-Secretary-General and a Rector of the UN University. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the incoming Vice-Cha … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 2, 2023
Dreams, despondency and lost opportunities — the scramble for places at South African universities
Professor Nadine Petersen is Executive Dean: Faculty of Education at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Dr Denyse Webbstock is Senior Director: Institutional Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring at UJ. They recently published an opinion article that f … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 1, 2023
UJ/DSI collaboration builds a 3D printed house in 8 hours
The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, built a low-cost house in eight hours using 3D printing technology. This printed house is a … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: January 30, 2023